rwd...yes another thread, new option? Options

[playr158]

Ok, so i'm the crazy mod whore. I like things that waste money and are more than unfeasible.

practical discussion:

for a RWD setup. who has experience with IS300s.
I have been thinking that their rear end might jus work.
$250 for a cross memeber
$300 for a diff
$100 for a drive shaft
then you need control arms, ect. but you get a rear end brand new for lets say under a grand including everything
size/dimensions/shape issues?

they have the toyota typical 3-point strut hats so they potentially up top could slide right in (as if that was a major obstacle )

discuss...

This post has been edited by playr158: May 13, 2008 - 8:30 AM

[playr158]

why not stay away from 4 bangers and go with a VZ mr MZ v6 motors, better torque and you're able to twin turbo them. Also parts are cheaper on these, since they are available everywhere. I just finish my 3vz swap on customer mr2 and I have to say it's a whole new story. I'm already planning to take out my 3s and put a 3mz instead.

I don't know how you're going to fabricate to have the RWD tranny to fit in there, but good luck!

cause i can achieve the same power goals with a smaller motor?
i would use a 3sgte cause its fully plug and play for my car
or a blacktop 3sge because its one of the best NA motors (plus full drivetrain available)

road course racing major tq numbers are not needed...3sge blacktop isn't a TQ motor anyways.
3sgte single turbo will be more efficient. 3sgte power goal is roughly ~500whp pump

you can't juse use a FWD tranny turned sideways
and FYI 1 of a kind doesn't win races, function wins races

as for fabrication....tranny tunnel = cut + weld !? they aren't terribly difficult to fabricate

The whole concept behind the use of the IS300/RS200 rear end is that its still toyota, looks to be fairly similar to the ST205 rear, and has the correct gear ratios to be compatible with the black top 3sge + 6spd transmission. Gear ratio & rear diff properties being the major pros.

This post has been edited by playr158: May 13, 2008 - 10:20 PM